The King of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abubakari Mahama II, has counseled former President John Dramani Mahama to regard Vice President Dr. Bawumia not as an adversary but as a brother.

Ya-Na stressed the importance of this perspective to ensure a respectful and non-inflammatory campaign leading up to the 2024 general elections.

“You have no other brother out there besides him (Bawumia). Being on the opposite side of the political divide does not make you enemies”

During a courtesy visit by former President Mahama as part of his 'Building Ghana Tour,' Ya-Na, through a representative, emphasized that both the NPP flagbearer and the NDC flagbearer are like sons to him and should conduct themselves with decorum.

This guidance follows comments made by the former President, referring to President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Bawumia as "Jack Toronto and his younger brother."

Ya-Na urged the NDC flagbearer to acknowledge that Vice President Bawumia is his only brother on the political stage, underscoring that political differences should not make them enemies.

He further called on both former President Mahama and Dr. Bawumia to ensure a peaceful election in the upcoming year, recognizing that only Allah knows the ultimate winner.

Former President Mahama visited Yendi to inform the Ya-Na of his presence in the region and to seek permission to tour selected constituencies.